Psychology of Conflict Resolution
PSYC 327Z
Winter 2024
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This course will focus on the psychological causes and consequences of interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflict. Topics discussed will include the role of power, status, trust, and social identity. Students will learn about various theories related to the causes of conflict, as well as practical techniques for navigating conflict, including negotiation, mediation, and facilitation. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Richard D. Ashmore, Lee Jussim, & David Wilder (Eds.). (2001). SOCIAL IDENTITY, INTERGROUP CONFLICT, AND CONFLICT REDUCTION.
Allan E. Barsky (2007). CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS (2ND ED).
Morton Deutsch (1974). THE RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT: CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE PROCESSES.
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen (2010). DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
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Examinations and Assignments:
6 thought papers (3 page max), 3 quizzes, 1 final project
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is scheduled to be held in person. In-person courses may be moved online due to the pandemic. All Winter Session students should expect some readings and assignments to be due during winter break, prior to the beginning of Winter Session class meetings. The syllabus can be found at this link: https://www.wesleyan.edu/wintersession/pdfs/1240/PSYC-327z-Stemler-Syllabus.pdf
Additional syllabi for Winter Session courses will be posted to https://www.wesleyan.edu/wintersession/courses.html as soon as they are available. |
| Instructor(s): Stemler,Steven E. Times: .MTWRF. 09:00AM-01:00PM; Location: FISK101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 3 | FR: 3 |
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